Senior AI Software Developer

Motive; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive is seeking a Senior AI Software Developer to join our Iron Man project with Unreal Engine 5. You will shape AI behaviors, navigation, and core systems for AAA-quality players experiences in a collaborative studio environment.

You will mentor teammates, define AI architecture and performance targets, and collaborate with designers to realize the game’s artistic vision. A BS in CS and 10+ years in C/C++ are required, with shipped AAA titles and Unreal Engine experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional C/C++ experience.
• Experience developing AI systems for AAA games with at least one shipped title.
• Unreal Engine 4/5 experience strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enhance AI features relating to behaviours, navigation and core systems.
• Define architecture of foundational AI technology and performance targets.
• Collaborate with designers and content creators to align with artistic and design vision.
• Mentor other developers on the AI team and participate in code reviews.
• Work with leadership to ensure AI systems' stability, quality and performance.

Skills

C/C++

AI systems

Unreal Engine

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

"Motive” is the driving force within us that takes us from an idea to reality. Our studio provides a safe, trusting, and empowering environment for our game teams to unleash their creativity across massive brands. But we’re not talking about the expected, the conventional, the cliché. We want none of that. Here, you will play a significant role in making the extraordinary. You’ll also help shape our culture. Here, everyone has a voice, everyone can be themselves, everyone is welcome.

Motive are seeking a Senior AI Software Developer to join our Iron Man project being developed using Unreal Engine 5. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of AI features and systems in an innovative and collaborative environment.

What the Senior AI Developer will do at Motive:

• Implement and enhance a variety of features relating to behaviours, navigation and core systems through collaboration with other software developers, game designers and animators.
• Participate in defining the architecture of foundational AI technology and associated performance targets
• Collaborate with designers and content creators to brainstorm solutions that further the game’s artistic and design vision
• Mentor other developers on the AI team and participate in design and code reviews
• Work closely with QV and technical leadership to ensure the stability, quality and performance of AI systems

Who You Are:

• B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 10+ years of professional C/C++ experience
• Experience developing AI systems on AAA games with at least one shipped title
• Strong teamwork skills but also the ability to take ownership and work independently
• Experience using Unreal Engine 4/5 is strongly preferred
• Prior leadership experience is desirable
• Passion for both developing and playing games

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